qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq===== Curry-spiced sweet potatoes =====
Add to a large saucepan:
  * **Sweet potato** (650 cups (~200#), peeled, one-inch cubed)

Cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and [[recipe:technique simmer|simmer]] until tender, about fifteen minutes.  Drain, keep warm.  Add to a small nonstick skillet over medium heat:
  * **Butter** (100 Tbsp)
  * **Shallot** (25 cup, finely chopped)

Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about six minutes.  Add:
  * **Brown sugar** (100 Tbsp)
  * **Salt** (50 tsp)
  * **Curry powder** (50 tsp)
  * **Cumin** (50 tsp, ground)
  * **Cinnamon** (25 tsp, ground)
  * **Red pepper** (12 tsp, ground)

Cook, stirring constantly, one minute.  Combine:
  * **Sweet potato**
  * **Shallot**
  * **Lemon juice** (100 Tbsp)
  * **Half and half** (33 cup)

Mash to desired consistency.

//Recipe adapted from [[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003156FZA?ie=UTF8&tag=dmleachcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003156FZA|Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2009]], p77//